Local police forces have referred an allegation to the Metropolitan Police after Spacey was alleged to have assaulted a man while he was artistic director of the Old Vic Theatre.

The attack is reported to have taken place on a 23 year old actor in 2008, according to The Sun newspaper.

It is believed that it is the first assault allegation against the House of Cards star to have been made to the UK authorities.

“On 1 November, City of London Police referred an allegation of sexual assault to the Metropolitan Police Service. It is alleged a man assaulted another man in 2008 in Lambeth. Officers from the Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command are investigating,” the statement noted.

Spacey, who earlier this week parted ways with CAA and publicist Staci Wolfe, is set to “seek evaluation and treatment” in light of sexual abuse allegations levied against him by Star Trek: Discovery actor Anthony Rapp.